Haygood Paterson
Haygood Paterson | |
|---|---|
| Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture | |
| In office 1947–1951 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph N. Poole |
| Succeeded by | Frank M. Stewart |
| In office 1939–1943 | |
| Preceded by | R.J. Goode |
| Succeeded by | Joseph N. Poole |
J. Haygood Paterson was an American politician who served as the Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture as a member of the Alabama Democratic Party. He was first elected in 1938, after winning the Democratic primary.[1]
In 1946, he ran against Mason Paschall in the primary election, where Paterson won with 77% of the vote.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Haygood Paterson Is Ceded Victory". The Birmingham Age-Herald. May 16, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ Sparrow, Hugh (May 5, 1946). "Experienced Men Seek Office Of Agriculture Commissioner". The Birmingham News. p. 15. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ "Alabama Official and Statistical Register, 1947". Archive.org. State of Alabama Department of Archives and History. Retrieved 22 August 2025.